The Future of Cyber Attacks

Cinch I.T. - The Future of Cyber Attacks
How have cyber attacks evolved over the past 12 months? Over the last 12-36 months, there has been a major split in the types of malicious attacks we’ve seen targeting businesses. While everyone anticipated an exponential increase in these attacks, the evolution into two predominant categories many support systems and security teams did not necessarily
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How CMMC 2.0 Impacts Managed Service Providers & Small Businesses

How CMMC 2.0 Impacts Managed Service Providers & Small Businesses - managed service providers, CMMC 2.0, cmmc compliance, business I.T. support, managed I.T., computer support
I.T. managed service providers (MSPs) are continuously looking for innovative ways of protecting small and medium-sized enterprises. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has released a new version of their Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to protect against ransomware attacks, malware, and data leaks. CMMC 2.0 is a solid framework designed to defend businesses from
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Top 5 Antivirus Programs to Keep Your Computer Safe

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Anyone who uses a computer needs to have antivirus programs. Even the safest computer users can accidentally let in threats, so having computer protection is a must. But finding the right program for your needs can be a minefield. You probably know the big names, but are they always the best? Not necessarily. If you’re
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President Biden Signs School Cybersecurity Act Into Law

Biden Signs School Cybersecurity Act Into Law
The K-12 School Cybersecurity Act directs CISA to study cybersecurity risks related to schools and develop recommendations as well as toolkits to help educators. Cybersecurity experts hailed the K-12 School Cybersecurity Act this week after US President Joe Biden signed it into law on October 8, officially kicking off efforts by CISA to examine the cybersecurity
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Protecting SMBs from Current Cybersecurity Threats

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A Few Small Practices Can Have a Large Impact on Your Cybersecurity If you own a small or medium-sized business, you are a target of most cybersecurity threats and attacks. It can happen to you, it does happen to your peers, and more than half of all SMBs that suffer a cybersecurity attack never recover.
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Is Cloud Computing Risky? The Top 5 Cloud Computing Risks

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Before asking yourself is cloud computing risky? You must first understand what cloud computing is. Cloud computing delivers various services via the internet, including data storage, databases and software updates, application control, and networking. This type of service requires access to the web and an internet connection to operate the programs. Cloud access renders swift
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Is your computer safe from the “PrintNightmare” security flaw – a Security Warning for Microsoft Users?

PrintNightmare - Urgent Security Warning for Windows Users
Is your computer safe from the PrintNightmare security flaw? Microsoft is urging Windows users to immediately install an update after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operating system. The Security Flaw The security flaw, known as PrintNightmare, affects the Windows Print Spooler service. Researchers at cybersecurity company Sangfor accidentally published a how-to guide
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5 Cybersecurity Tips To Protect Your Business

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Let’s face it: no one likes to think about cybersecurity flaws in their business, much less plan for them. But since businesses all over the country are gearing up for long-term remote work, we want to give you a brush-up on some simple things you can (and should!) be doing to protect your business.  
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Network Security: How to Protect Your Passwords

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You can have all the locks on your data center and all the network security available, but nothing will keep your data safe if your employees are sloppy with passwords. There are many ways data can fall prey to a breach. For example, opening a malicious email link is one of the most common sources
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Cybersecurity: How to Transition Back to the Office

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the country are trying to figure out how to transition back to work. Cybersecurity is a primary concern for these companies. Companies all over the U.S. have weighed the benefits of moving to a remote workforce model. That said, not every industry had the chance to do
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